Earlier this week film sites started reporting that the Ghost Rider actor was in talks for a role in the third film in the action-packed series, citing a Facebook page claiming to be Stallone's own and his comments in a Spanish paper.

But the Rocky star - who starred in the first two films in the franchise and directed the first - told Deadline there is no truth to the speculation, saying he "has no knowledge of Nic Cage joining Expendables 3".

While Cage isn't on board, a follow up to the 2010 film and this year's sequel is expected.

The original films featured a host of action stars, including Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many are expected to reprise their roles.